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WOODLAND PARK HOTEL, Joseph Lee, Proprietor, Auburndale, Mass .- No higher praise can possibly be given the Woodland Park Hotel than to say that it fully deserves its position as the leading attraction of the Garden City of New England, for this city is doubtless as charming a place of residence as. can be found in the entire country, and the more highly one appreciates a healthful location, pure air, beautiful scenery, excellent roads, cultured society, a really first-class cuisine, and a combination of city conveniences and country quietude and healthfulness, the more cordially will he endorse our recommendation of the Woodland Park Hotel after he has made personal trial of its accommodations. Perhaps the best and easiest way to show that the celebrity of this house is no mere local affair, and that it caters to and attracts those who have practically unlimited extent of choice and would certainly not patronize an inferior house, is by presenting the names of a few of those who have honored it by their presence, as for instance : Earl of Aberdeen and family, Lady Henry Somerset, Mrs. Marshall O. Roberts, Mrs. President Harrison, Mrs. McKec, Chief Justice Gray, Justice W. A. Field. The Woodland Park Hotel is open for the reception of guests the year round and is one of the few hotels which can truthfully be said to be equally healthful at all seasons, for it is built on high land in that favorcd section of Newton known as Auburndale ; and Auburndale is so healthy a place and Auburndale air is so dry and salubrious that physicians consider it very beneficial to those suffering from throat, lung or nervous troubles, and have frequently sent their patients to the Woodland Park during convalescence. The hotel
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is only nine miles from Boston, and the train serviee to and from that city via the Boston & Albany R. R. is so frequent, so swift and so admirable in every respect that the guest at this house is really more conveniently located as regards Boston's centre than he would be if he dwelt in the outskirts of that city and was dependent upon street car service. The hotel is surrounded by 7 acres of well kept grounds, on which are tennis courts and pretty drives and walks ; and there are also provided spacious bowling alleys, an excellently equipped billiard hall, and in short every possible provision is made for the amusement and comfort of guests. This is a typical modern hotel of high grade, containing elevators, electric bells and lights, gas, steam heat, city water, and an efficient and secure system of drainage. The proprietor, Mr. Joseph Lee, has had long and varied experience in catering to people of the most fastidious tastes, and the fact that the cuisine of the Woodland Park Hotel is acknowledged to be unsurpassed by that of any other house in America is an indication of how he utilizes his experience in the management of this representative house. Plans of the hotel will be promptly sent on application, and inquiries concerning terms, or any particulars relating to the house, grounds, etc., are also assured prompt and careful attention.
W. P. THORN, Dispensing and Family Chemist, Auburndale, Mass .- The fact that an enter- prise has been carried on for over sixteen years in one locality is a most convincing proof of its reliability, for it is obvious that public support would under no eircumstances be given for so long a time to an unworthy undertaking. Henee even one who was totally unfamiliar with Auburn- dale's business establishments would be justified in putting implicit confidence in the service ren- dered at the establishment now carried on under the management of Mr. W. P. Thorn, he having succeeded Mr. Alfred Brush, who began business in Auburndale in 1876. The premises made use of are centrally located, and contain a large and complete stock of drugs, medicines, chemicals, drnggists' sundries, cigars, confectionery and soda water ; the best syrups only used. Mr. Thorn is a first class dispensing and family chemist. He received the degree of Ph. G. from the Mass. College of Pharmacy in 1888. The reputation of this house for handling none but the purest drugs, medicines and chemicals, and for skill, aceuracy and promptness in the compounding of prescriptions, is not surpassed by that of any pharmaey in this section of the state, and as uni- formly moderate charges are made, it is not surprising that a very large business should be done in this department alone. Employment is given to an efficient assistant, and prompt and careful attention is assured to every caller at all times.
H. M. CHILDS, dealer in Dry and Fancy Goods, Toys, Stationery and Confectionery ; Steam Laundry Ageney, Haskins' Block, Auburn Street, Anburndale, Mass .-- The popularity of some stores, like that of some men, is very difficult to account for-it is evident that it exists, but when we try to trace ont the cause of it we are unable to find any good reason why the establishment should attract special favor. Not so with the store of which Miss H. M. Childs is proprietress, for any competent observer can see abundant canse for the high esteem in which this is held by the purchasing public. To begin with, the stock is always varied, seasonable and complete ; then the prices are low, the service prompt and polite and the representations made are strictly in accordance with the faets, surely an exceptional combination of advantages. The latest novelties in dry and fancy goods are always to be found at this establishment, together with toys, stationery and confectionery, which are always in demand. The store is located in Haskins' block, Auburn street, and is very conveniently fitted up, and as employment is given to an efficient assistant every ealler is assured prompt and careful attention. Miss Childs is a native of Auburndale, Mass., and has carried on her present establishment since 1881. She gives the business elose personal supervision and spares no pains to fully maintain the high reputation so long associated with her popular establishment. Miss Childs is agent for the American Steam Laundry, and all orders left at her store will be promptly and satisfaetorily attended to.
E. A. WALKER & CO., Hardware, Stoves, Furnaces, Ranges, Lawn Mowers, Tin. Sheet Iron and Britannia Ware. Auburn Street, Auburndale, Mass. - We know of no better place at which to buy a stove or anything in the line of kitehen furnishings, etc., than at the store condneted by Mr. E. A. Walker & Co. on Auburn street, and that many others hold a similiar opinion is proved by the ex- tensive patronage received, a very large business having been built up since operations were begun. This business was originally founded by Mr. Geo. Cousins in 1869, and after several changes in its
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management came under the control of John E. Coleman, who was succeeded by E. A. Walker & Co. in 1886, Mr. Walker assuming entire control in 1892. The premises utilized comprise two floors, each 22 by 25 feet in dimensions, and afford ample room for the accommodation of a varied and attractive stock, which includes hardware, cooking, heating and oil stoves, furnaces, etc., also tin, britannia ware and kitchen goods in great variety, these goods being made by the leading manufactur- ers and guaranteed to prove as represented in every respect. Mr. Walker is a thoroughly practical plumber, and gives close personal supervision to all orders in this department of his business. Employment is given to a sufficient number of competent assistants, and all patrons are promptly and courteously served, all desired information being cheerfully given. "Full value for money received " is the rule at this popular store, and whether you spend ten cents or ten dollars, you get 'a fair equivalent in every instance. A specialty is made of furnace work, both new and job- bing, as also tin roofing and gutter and conductor work.
JAMES FORD, Painter, Grainer and Glazier, Lexington Street, Auburndale, Mass. - The expression, " He don't know enough to make paint stick to a board," is generally considered as equivalent to calling a man a " natural born fool," but as a matter of fact, it is by no means the easiest thing in the world to make " paint stick to a board" under certain conditions, as many amateur painters have found to their sorrow. It may stick for a while, but the weather soon scales and blisters it off, and the surface is left in worse condition than ever. We believe it always pays to secure the services of a competent painter when there is any painting to be done; first, be- cause he knows how to do the work and is responsible for its being properly done; and second, because in the long run the job costs no more than it would under any other circumstances, and in many cases not so much. Mr. James Ford has been engaged in the painting, graining and glazing business for many years and we believe is the second oldest painter in Newton, and therefore certainly ought to know the business thoroughly in every detail. He is a native of Liverpool, England, and served in the regular navy from 1858 to 1864. He now occupies premises some 1,536 square feet in dimensions, and located on Lexington street. He uses selected stock, em- ploys skilled and careful assistants, and spares no pains to fully maintain the high reputation he has already gained. Orders are given immediate and painstaking attention, and the charges made are as low as are consistent with the use of honest materials honestly applied.
JOHNSON & KEYES' EXPRESS CO., Geo. E. Johnson, Proprietor ; Auburndale and Boston Express ; Boston Office, 105 Arch Street and 34 Court Square ; Boston order box, Bourne's cellar, 13 F. H. Market ; Office, Lexington Street, Auburndale ; Order box, A. Brush's drug store ; also dealer in Hay, Grain and Feed, Lexington Street, Auburndale, Mass. ; Telephone .- There is no need of enlarging upon the usefulness of a thoroughly reliable, prompt and frequent express service, for the value of such a service is too apparent to require demonstration and fully justifies us in making prominent mention of the Auburndale and Boston Express in this review of the most important and notable enterprises of this vicinity. This express was established in 1872 and has been under the control of Mr. Geo. E. Johnson since 1880, and the business has steadily developed until it has reached its present proportions, teams being run between Auburn- dale and Boston at all seasons of the year. Goods transported by this express are assured careful handling and prompt delivery, and as the charges on all classes of freight from light pack- ages to heavy bundles, etc., are uniformly moderate, it is no wonder that very general use should be made of the facilities offered. In 1882 Mr. Johnson engaged in the hay, grain and feed bnsi- ness and now occupies premises some 10,000 square feet in area on Lexington street, and carries a good stock of the above named merchandise. He employs two assistants in his grain store and six in his express business, his Boston offices being at 105 Arch street and 34 Court street, and order box at Bourne's cellar, 13 Faneuil Hall Market. The Auburndale office is on Lexington street and his order box at A. Brush's drug store. All orders sent by mail, messenger or tele- phone to either of the above named offices will be given prompt attention and also executed to the satisfaction of all parties concerned.
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AUBURNDALE BOAT HOUSE, U. G. Gray, Prop .- It is said that there are more strictly first- class row-boats and canoes to be found on the Charles river between Waltham and Newton Lower Falls during the season than on any other piece of water in New England, and it is not at all sur- prising that such should be the case, for as regards beauty of scenery and safety and ease of row- ing, this portion of the river is unequalled, and it appeals so strongly to people of refined tastes, who appreciate the enjoyment and healthfulness of rowing and canoeing, that there is a very extensive demand for row-boats and canoes of excellent quality. The intelligence and liberality displayed by Mr. U. G. Gray, proprietor of the Auburndale Boat House, in supplying this demand have already given that establishment the leading position among the public boat houses on the river, for the advantages of patronizing it are so many and so obvious that its great popularity is not at all difficult to account for. The convenience of its location, near the Auburndale Station of the Boston & Albany Railroad, the fact that 40 first-class boats and canoes are available, the promptness and courtesy with which customers are served, the reasonableness of the charges, mnade, considering the nature of the accommodations,-all these things combine to make the Auburn- dale Boat House popular in the true sense of that much abused word, and cause it to be extensive- ly patronized by boating and picnic parties. The facilities are so extensive that storage can be given to 100 private boats in addition to those provided for the use of the public; and the nature of the service rendered in this, as well as in the other departments of the business, is such as to enable one to confidently guarantee satisfaction to every patron.
GEORGE HUDSON & SON, Dealers in Dry and Fancy Goods, Hosiery, Boots, Shoes and Rubbers. Agent for Estey Organs and Cunard Line Steamers. Ætna Mills, Watertown, Mass .- The es- tablisliment conducted by Mr. George Hudson & Son at Ætna Mills, Watertown, has gained a large patronage during the eight years that it has been in operation, and its popularity is only what would naturally be expected by those who are aware of the many conveniences it affords to the public. The enterprise was inaugurated in 1874 by Mr. George Hudson, who conducted it until 1891, when his son, Mr. Bert L. Hudson, was admitted to the business, which since that date has been carried on under the style of George Hudson & Son. This establishment has been maintained in accordance with such liberal and intelligent methods that its success was assured from the start. Premises measuring 20 by 25 feet are occupied, and a carefully selected stock is constantly on hand, it comprising dry and fancy goods, hosiery, boots, shoes and rubbers, which are offered :+ very low prices, for the proprietors are very careful buyers, and as their expenses are small comparison with those of the " big stores " they are in a position to quote the lowest market rate Messrs. George Hudson & Son are agents for Estey organs and for the Cunard Line steamer This department of the business is made frequent use of by the residents of this vicinity, and h: proved to be a decided public convenience, for it is extremely well managed and has gained a mo enviable reputation. In addition to the goods already named, Messrs. Hudson & Son deal exte sively in confectionery, cigars, tobacco, and all the daily papers, and as two competent assistan are employed, every customer is assured prompt, polite and intelligent service.
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